Thought it might be a good idea to start a thread focusing in on newborn care. This can be the care for just born or a few weeks to a few months old. Feel free to add your ideas to the mix. Photos would be great. Let's try to keep the threat clear of non-subject chatter, please.

Newborn scrubs on the Ranch are put in a tub of shallow(.5 inch/1.27cm) warm water. I have 4 reasons for this: raise body temps, stimulate activity and removal of their first shed. It also gives you a look at the newborns to see if you have any cause for concern with any of them. After 30 minutes in the tub most of these questions have been answered. Then it's off to a tub with damp paper towel. This is to ensure all sheds are removed along with any remaining umbilical cords. This tub has an under tank heater, hide and low water dish. Over the course of the next week they will get 3-4 more warm water soaks. I start offering food 24-36 hours after birth and every day after that. Most of the time I'll get a few takers on the first day and a steady increase of eaters as time goes by. Once they are established they get food everyday to every other day for the first 6 months.